Trump Tours Texas Flood Zone as Rescuers Search for 160 Missing Amidst Growing Catastrophe – 7/12/2025, 6:21:13 AM

Here are the latest world news highlights as of July 12, 2025:

Major International Developments
– Trump Visits Texas Flood Zone: Former President Trump visited the Texas Hill Country to meet with first responders and families affected by deadly floods along the Guadalupe River, where over 160 people remain missing following the disaster[1].
– Texas Flood Disaster: The flood’s aftermath continues to dominate headlines, with thousands searching for the missing and the death toll rising. Volunteers are assisting in the rescue of hundreds of pets displaced by the disaster[1][3].
– Global Diplomacy: The BRICS Summit in Rio concluded with calls for an inclusive Global South, while President Macron urged the UK to pursue independent trade relations beyond the US and China[2]. China and the US are reportedly considering a leadership summit for tariff talks[2][4].
– ICC Investigation: The International Criminal Court launched a new investigation into alleged war crimes in Darfur[2].
– Red Cross Alarm in Gaza: The Red Cross raised alarms about the growing civilian toll in Gaza, citing severely limited humanitarian access[2].
– Poland-Russia Tension: Poland has shut down the Russian consulate in Kaliningrad amid escalating diplomatic tensions[2].

Security & Law Enforcement
– FBI Manhunt: The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for a suspect who fired at federal officers during an immigration raid on a cannabis farm northwest of Los Angeles[1].
– ICE Raids and Protests: Federal immigration raids at California farms led to clashes with protesters, with authorities deploying smoke canisters to disperse crowds[3].
– Secret Service Suspensions: Six Secret Service agents have been suspended following failures related to a recent Trump assassination attempt[3].

Aviation & Disasters
– Delta Emergency Landing: A Delta flight bound for New York made an emergency landing in the Azores after an engine failure, with passengers describing the ordeal in media interviews[1][3].
– Grand Canyon Wildfire: Visitors to the Grand Canyon were evacuated due to a significant wildfire in Arizona[1].
– Tractor Trailer Accident: A tractor trailer’s cab plunged off the Delaware Memorial Bridge into the river, drawing emergency response[1].

Policy, Economy & International Relations
– US-EU Tariff Tensions: Trump has sent a new tariff proposal to the EU, causing nervous reactions in global markets[2].
– NATO Funding Debate: Trump’s comments on NATO funding have triggered mixed responses across Europe[2].
– Ukraine-Russia Talks: Ceasefire negotiations between Ukraine and Russia have stalled, with NATO urging continued diplomacy[2].
– UN and SDGs: The UN is preparing for the 2025 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development Goals, scheduled for July 14–23[2].

Other Notable Updates
– India’s Sarnath Named World Heritage Site: UNESCO has designated Sarnath in India as a new World Heritage Site[2].
– NFL Accident: NFL star Najee Harris was injured in a fireworks accident on July 4th[1].
– Wimbledon: American Amanda Anisimova has advanced to the Wimbledon final[3].
– FDA Approval: The FDA approved a new long-acting drug to protect dogs from fleas and ticks[3].

These developments reflect ongoing challenges and significant events across politics, security, environment, and international relations as of July 12, 2025[1][2][3][4].